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Billing code D5212 · Dental

D5212 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $595.40 for D5212 across 46 states, from $165.73 in Florida to $1,639.50 in Delaware.

Data as of Oct 5, 202646 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
46
National median
$595.40units vary by state
Lowest
$165.73Florida
Highest
$1,639.50Delaware
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for D5212?

46 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D5212. The national median is $595.40 (units differ between states). Delaware pays the most, $1,639.50, and Florida the least, $165.73, a 9.9x spread.

State ranking

D5212 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 46 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Delaware Source · since 2026-04-01$1,639.50——Not classified—
2Missouri Source · since 2022-07-01$1,272.80——Plans must pay at least this—
3North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$1,272.55——Not classified—
23Kentucky Source · since 2023-01-01$595.80——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Rhode Island Source · since 2022-07-01$595.00——Paid by the state, outside plans—
25Alaska Source · since 2025-07-01$587.90——Not classified—
45Arkansas Source · since 2026-07-14$185.00——Not classified—
46Florida Source · since 2026-07-01$165.73——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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Rates are per the unit shown for each state; units can differ between states. Medicare amounts are computed from the CMS relative value file and locality cost indices; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for D5212?

It depends on the state. Of the 46 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $595.40. Delaware pays the most ($1,639.50) and Florida the least ($165.73).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D5212?

Delaware, at $1,639.50, effective 2026-04-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D5212?

Not necessarily. Each state's plan contracts decide whether plans must pay at least the fee-for-service rate, pay a state-set rate, or negotiate their own. The workspace shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.